17.40
GoodHamilton Park Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 5f 7y
- Class 6
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 534142 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (8) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Usually claimer ridden, to set the pace or race prominently; 8yo who has never raced here but he's been competitive in nearly every race this season, winning three, and went down by just a head and a neck at Newmarket on latest outing; drawn a bit wide but needs major respect. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer who made it three wins in his last five starts when making all at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Friday; it's over three years since he defied a mark this high but he has to be respected in his current mood. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Prominent racer; the winner of two of his last four starts, latterly a 5f handicap at Hamilton (good) three weeks ago; that form has already received several boosts and a 2lb rise looks lenient; today's sharper test not sure to suit so well but he remains of interest. |
2/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: -70473 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (9) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Completed a sprint hat-trick last summer and he has repeated the feat this time around, coming here on the back of wins at Ayr, Beverley and Thirsk; up 4lb as he bids for the four-timer; should be in the thick of it again. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 (5) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won three in a row last season and he's got back on the scoresheet with wins at Ayr (6f) and Beverley (5f, both on good to firm) in his last two starts; has a penalty for his last success but that was a personal best and he's a big player in this hat-trick bid. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won three on the trot last season (5f/6f); off the mark for the current year when scoring at Ayr 15 days ago (6f, good to firm); up 3lb; should go well again. |
7/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 788168 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Exposed sort; 2lb lower than when winning at Carlisle in March (5f, good) but wasn't at his best at Ayr last time. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
3lb lower than for his win in the corresponding event 12 months ago; he has won two 5f handicaps (AW and good) this year and wasn't beaten far in a Class 5 at Hamilton last week; considered. |
8/1 |
|
4th 9 (9) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Back off the same mark as when winning at Carlisle (5f, good) in May, but not very consistent so not quite sure what to expect. |
11/1 |
13/2
Form: 256183 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (9) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Both wins have been over 6f here, the first on good to soft in June, the second on good to firm last month; effective at 5f, but not been in quite such good form recently. |
12/1 |
|
5th 9 (7) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Gained a second success of 2026 at Hamilton (6f) in July; came in last of eight over 5f here a fortnight later, though, and was also disappointing over C&D on Saturday. |
12/1 |
|
7th 12 (10) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Suited by Hamilton and was winning for the second time there two starts ago (both 6f; good to soft and good to firm); found little returned to 5f on this track since and the yard's other two runners look more likely. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: -89537 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Has been a grand servant to the yard with two of his nine wins coming over C&D; latest success came at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month and he should not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
6th 12 (3) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Scored over C&D (fifth course victory) in July and not discredited with fourth of six in 5f classified event at Wolverhampton ten day ago; very much one to consider back here. |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: -97222 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (13) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
All five wins between July and October last year, at 6f and 5f, including this race (good); runner-up four times this year and her latest Hamilton run can be consigned to history as she'd run the day before; respected, although serious rain wouldn't be ideal. |
8/1 |
|
9th 10 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
One of five wins in the second half of last season was over C&D in August; four seconds (including over 5f/6f here) from the back in her last five starts this term, back to form at Musselburgh last night; each-way claims. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
C&D winner last season; she had been running well in defeat prior to a lesser effort behind Thornaby Pearl three weeks ago; not discounted. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 965956
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (11) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Remains winless and hasn't been that threatening in any of her 12 defeats, especially of late; first classified assignment. |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Remains winless and she beat one over C&D five days ago; more is required if she's to gain a breakthrough win at the 12th attempt. |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who has yet to make the frame in five runs for her current yard, a never-dangerous sixth of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 19 days ago; not easy to make a case for. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: -45623 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (9) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Her last three wins have all been over C&D but she hasn't been firing recently; the return to this track for the first time this year needs to have an impact. |
16/1 |
|
11th 13 (12) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Posted a good third over 5f here in June but she's beaten just one rival in two subsequent outings at Hamilton and back here; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss at Wetherby (5.5f) last month but she failed to beat a rival at Hamilton last time; handles most ground but has a bit to prove again after that last run and others are more solid. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.80 |
| Tricast | £68.98 |
| Trifecta | £90.70 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
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